Maker Lab

Headquartered at ZEN Maker Lab... Maker Lab in a Box provides the most leading edge workshop technology – stimulating tomorrow’s digital creators. We Create Innovators. Maker Hardware, Software, eLearning and Training all in one easy to use package.

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TECHNOLOGY

As a ZEN Maker Lab member... Nuytco Research Ltd. is a world leader in the development and operation of undersea technology. Nuytco and its sister company, Can-Dive Construction Ltd., have over forty years of experience working around the world.

Nuytco is a full time member of the Zen Maker lab where the present project is using some of the Zen equipment for prototyping parts of the “Prehensor” project and likely many future projects. The Prehensor is a manipulator that matches the dexterity of a gloved human hand. External ‘fingers’ mimic the exact movements of the inside ‘master’ hand and provide full, 100% reflexive index-ability of the external thumb, in concert with the number of other digits employed. In addition, the outside ‘slave hand’ provides directly proportional sensory feedback of pressure, weight, etc., to the inside master hand (yours!). The unique capabilities of the Prehensor were developed specifically with the Nuytco ADS ‘Exosuit’. There also has been discussion with the national space agencies of several countries on the use of the ‘Prehensor’ as a possible alternative to the conventional space-suit gloves.

Nuytco is best known for the "DeepWorker" series of 2000ft depth-dated microsubmersibles, in both single pilot and pilot and passenger configurations. DeepWorkers have been used all over the world for scientific, survey, construction, oilfield, tourism, film and photographic work. Nuytco owns and operates a fleet of submersibles, ROV's, sonar systems and specialized tools for commercial and scientific applications. We offer training on the 'DeepWorker' series, or can supply a full crew with pilot(s) and support, as the client requires.Learn more about Nuytco

Capilano University

ZEN 24/7 has been working with the universities business and engineering programs to offer a place to receive entrepreneurial mentoring and live pitch contests for new business ideas along with offering engineering students a place to gain more expertise within the Zen Maker Lab which offers equipment, training and support for 3D printers, scanners, and design software, laser cutters, CNC, electronics, craft and hardware supplies along with e-Learning modules and F2F support for teachers. Capilano University has earned an international reputation for quality teaching, programs and services and strives to instill the knowledge, skills, motivation and attitudes that will enable students to become independent thinkers and learners, and to contribute effectively in a rapidly changing world. Capilano is well known for providing a solid academic foundation and is committed to developing new and innovative programs in response to market demand and offer a complete range of preparatory courses, arts and sciences courses, business and management studies, creative and applied arts programs, health and human services programs, plus a range of services in support of student learning and success. Credentials awarded include bachelor degrees, associate degrees, post-baccalaureate diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates and statements of completion.

Circuit Prototyping

Scridgets

Scridgets has been creating a number of software systems enableing non-technical people to program electronic devices. We provide a simplified framework that eases understanding, and a means of programming using a graphical interface. The behavior of everyday electronic devices can be changed instantly. The system can link devices to the phone, PC, and web.

Running App

Rungo

Going for a run around your travel destination can be the best way to discover a new place and beat jet lag. This excellent app lets you find running routes around the world and, in a feature that makes it stand out from the pack of running apps, give you audible turn-by-turn navigation so you don’t get lost on the way. Even if walking is more your speed, this is a cool fitness app for travellers.Choose a route to explore a new city safely with visual and audio directions.

Use the in-app route creator to plan a new route or save a route you just run. Know your pace, calories burned, time, distance. Includes interval training right in the app. Download routes in advance so you can explore a new city without using data.

Arial Video

As one of the first ZEN Launch Pad members... Smart City Video , produces customized aerial video tours. Which showcase community amenities, proximity to major centres, transit routes, lot and building information, community statistics such as vacancy rates or zoning regulations and much more.

Ssmart City Media specializes in using drones to capture what was outlined in our storyboard. Then design and animate elements to fit your branding. Zen Launchpad exposes Smart City Media to a tremendous amount of in-house expertise. From raising capital to business advice, knowledge and collaboration, Smart City Media is working with Zen on a new Northshore community innovation video.

We’ve started calling the approach to our work – dimensional marketing, which we’re defining as, integrating bleeding edge technology and traditional media in order to showcase technical information or an experience in user-friendly and entertaining way.

As the tools continue to change, our focus remains the same – new dimensions in the digital world.

Through the combination of our talents and approach, we offer unique products and services – always with the goal of delivering meaningful and top-notch work.

Aqua Farms

Purity Aqufarms

At Purity, we combine hydroponics (growing plants in water, without soil) and aquaculture (the farming of aquatic life) into what is called aquaponics. Aquaponics is a symbiosis where fish and plants exist in a closed system and they help each other to grow and be healthy.

Because this is done in a highly efficient closed system, we can grow all of our produce and fresh fish completely organically. Another advantage to this system is that produce and freshwater fish can be grown practically anywhere in an urban environment. This means that fresh, organic produce and fish can be supplied to local buyers with far less environmental impact due to transportation.

Local restaurants and grocers can get the freshest, most local produce possible. And that is what really counts.

Drone Builder

As a long time ZEN 24/7 member... Riderless(TM) designs, manufactures and sells innovative small unmanned aerial vehicles for search and rescue, public safety, environmental research, industry and backcountry enthusiasts. We also provide flight training services on our patent-pending Sentry platform.

Riderless Technologies

Our experienced pilot/s will train you and your staff on the Sentry platform, within your operational environment (regulations permitting, and not included in product price). The 2-day course covers everything you need to know from air law and regulations, atmospheric effects on flight and plenty of hands-on flight time.

We have secured Transport Canada SFOCs for ourselves and our clients and can help you navigate that world. Contact us also for U.S. FAA regulatory support (provided through our partners). As well, we consult regarding development of your own UAV standard operating procedures (SOPs) for first responder and other organizations.

Robotics

As a member and assisting in many ZEN Maker Lab projects.... the focus of SOC is to combine embedded electronics with electromechanical subsystems to create sophisticated robotic systems. SOC Robotics is headquartered in within the Zen Maker Lab in North Vancouver.

SOC is also working on a next generation humanoid robot called Hexosapien that uses WALLAE technology to create a robot with motion approaching a humans. www.hexosapien.com We also work closely with researchers at Simon Fraser University on next generation actuators (Hexapod Stewart Platform), IMU for real time limb positioning using 9 DOF and 10 DOF sensors and health sciences applications.

Maker Labs

Delta School District has hired Zen Maker Lab and Maker Lab in a Box to introduce teachers and students to new maker technology. Zen has provided all the equipment, tools, curriculum, support and instruction for new age tech shops within a number of Delta Schools. Our sister company Zen Portfolios has been providing the Delta School District with digital portfolio, web hosting and learning management system support since 2011.

Delta School District

The Delta School District is a leading district for innovative teaching and learner success.The district is focused on student engagement through stimulating, relevant and inspiring educational experiences that ignite a lifelong passion for learning.
•Innovative practices and individualized learning
•Multiple pathways to learner success
•Sustainable, accessible technology supports innovative instruction
•Education takes place in all parts of the community
•Teachers work collegially to use best practices

Learners are fully prepared and empowered to contribute their personal best to society and become tomorrow’s citizens and leaders.
•Engaged and inspired learners achieve success
•Delta graduation rates soar!
•Well-rounded global citizens emerge from our schools

Floor Ball

Floorball+

Floorball+ is headquartered out of the ZEN24/7 hub and also partners with ZEN Maker Lab kids camps to offer a new and fun activity between school sessions. We train and educate PE teachers, hockey coaches, and sport leaders. We supply equipment.We develop leagues and tournaments with our partners. FloorballPlus+ is the authorized distributor of EXEL Floorball Equipment for North America.

Film Production

Coyote Science

Headquartered at ZEN 24/7... Loretta Todd is a Canadian director, producer, activist, storyteller, and writer. She belongs to what has been classified as the second wave of aboriginal Canadian film directors, and has been internationally recognized for her non-fiction work, which strives to express the lived experienced of aboriginal peoples and communities through their own voices.

Coyote Science

Todd is also a cultural scholar, writing scholarly articles and chapters for books, lecturing at educational institutions, contributing to art shows. In demand as a writer and lecturer on arts and media, Ms. Todd has spoken at such institutions as the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of the American Indian, the World Cultures Department of UCLA . Her essays appear in many publications from MIT Press to UBC Press. Recently, Ms. Todd created the Aboriginal Media Lab, in partnership with Museum of Anthropology at the University of BC.

School of Business

The founder of ZEN 24/7 has been an instructor within the institute's business program for a number of years and has provided entrepreneurial mentoring and live pitch contests for new business ideas within the headquarters of ZEN 24/7.

BCIT

British Columbia Institute of Technology is one of BC's largest post-secondary institutions. BCIT is integral to the economic, social, and environmental prosperity of British Columbia.

BCIT is an institute of higher education that exists to serve the citizens of British Columbia and its partners around the world, and to educate and train graduates who are career-ready, who are immediately productive in their chosen workplace, and who are ongoing assets to their employers.

BCIT credentials are highly valued by business and industry. BCIT programs are developed in consultation with leading employers. Advisory committees provide direct input to curriculum development to ensure that you'll be at the forefront of the latest developments in your industry. BCIT instructors are active in their careers and bring years of practical expertise. They bring an insider's perspective of their industry–knowledge and experience that will benefit you in the classroom and after you graduate.

Helicopter

My Own Chopper

As a virtual member of ZEN Launch Pad... My Own Chopper plans to offer sightseeing tours, helicopter charters, shared ownership options along with a focus on marketing and promotional uses. We keep the fun of owning a chopper without the headache of owing a chopper.

My Own Chopper

Looking to launch in spring 2017. All business looking at building brands through promotional contests would be target market. We charge wholesale price and outfit would markup accordingly.

Professional services for those requiring YVR Shuttle services, meetings to Vancouver Island, Interior, Whistler. Aerial Photography, Real Estate, Surveying, Charters, Wedding Proposal, Tourism – Scenic Tours. Anyone who wants to own their own chopper without the operating expense and headaches that go along with it. Services only limited by performance of the helicopter.

Signage

One of ZEN Digital's larger clients for a numerous projects... Metro Vancouver seeks to achieve what humanity aspires to on a global basis – the highest quality of life embracing cultural vitality, economic prosperity, social justice and compassion, all nurtured in and by a beautiful and healthy natural environment.

ZEN Digital

The Board's strategic directions will guide the work of staff over the next four years. The directions will also strengthen the understanding among member jurisdictions, the public and stakeholder groups of Metro Vancouver as the regional federation and regional service provider. The Metro Vancouver Board has endorsed regional management plans for its seven areas of legislated responsibility. Supplementing these regional plans are three action plans that support the overall goals of the region.

Wearables

One of the larger businesses born from within the ZEN LaunchPad... Vandrico provides real-time situational awareness to workers. Simplifying safe productivity through wearable technology. We integrate into your business systems and make your big data, personalized and actionable.

Vandrico

Our Connected Worker solutions enhance workers' safety, remove process bottlenecks and reduce operational downtime. Our platform collects the IoT data along with this contextual human data for your analytics, and adds an invaluable dimension to safety forensics and operations agility. Smarter Workers Mean Smarter Operations Vandrico Inc. is an enterprise wearables software company based in Vancouver Canada. With clients in mining, resorts, telecommunications and heavy machinery the company is known for championing leading-edge wearable and Industrial IoT solutions for enterprise. Safe Productivity. The Connected Miner - Designed to keep underground miners safely productive, the Connected Miner solution provides visibility and 2-way communication underground. Leveraging a worker-worn ruggedized smart watch, Connected Miner can track locations, send and receive messages, and automate work flows between people and systems. Know where your underground miners are and stay connected with the Connected Miner solution.

Connected Worker is the next generation of context-aware communication. Vandrico brings a robust design-thinking solutioning process together with an agile piloting methodology to efficiently deliver custom solutions for our clients. With the Canary Software Suite, we are able to build proof of concepts quickly and iteratively.

Celsus

David Teixeira, General Manager, is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of customer service to his clients. Having worked in TELUS, a FT Global 500 company, to deliver the best in customer care, attention to detail is David’s forte. He brings over 5 years of customer service experience to Celsus in both Sales and customer service positions. Starting out in sales at a major telecommunications company, and progressing to enterprise level customer service position. Detailed and proactively orientated, David believes that providing excellent customer service leads to a content customer. David has won an award for excellence in customer service with Telus.

Environmental Monitoring

Headquartered at ZEN Maker Lab... Fathom is a group of professionals pooling our unique perspective and skills toward creating better tools for environmental monitoring. We focus on novel solutions to age-old questions using cutting edge technology coupled with original research.Read More

Fathom

Browse our Soundings posts for pre-publication works on which we invite your comments. The Products page feature products and services we currently offer for sale and hire. Contact us for current pricing and arrangements. We look forward to hearing from you.

Water is our most vital resource. From irrigation to hydro power to domestic consumption, the more we can understand and quantify this resource, on every scale, the better we can manage and protect it to ensure fair and sustainable use for all stakeholders. At Fathom, we have a deep understanding of measurement principles and what can undermine a hydrometric program’s accuracy. We saw a need in the environmental monitoring sector for quality tools to better measure water availability and reduce the associated uncertainties. That’s why we started Fathom, where we are charting new waters.

Architects

Headquartered at ZEN 24/7... ABC offers different points of view and expertise for a variety of projects, performance, and cultural relevance. ABC has forged alliances with industry thought leaders throughout the world in order to bring coordinated expertise to their planning and design work.

ABC

ABC’s expertise encompasses a wide array of building types including cultural, civic, mixed-use/commercial, educational, multi and single-family housing, and hospitality.

Current work includes various projects in Canada, the United States, and the South Pacific. These projects include a renovation to a historic commercial building in downtown Portland; a new transitional housing project for the Central City Concern (Portland, OR); multiple planning projects for the Port of Seattle including the programming and planning of the new International Arrivals Facility and Sustainable Airport Master Plan for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; a new spa and villa for a resort in Fiji (under construction); and a number of single family residences (both in design and under construction).

ABC has won numerous design awards and been published throughout the world. Most recently, ABC was awarded the 2014 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Emerging Firm of the Year Award. Other recent awards have included AIA Portland’s 2014 Citizen’s Medal for Design Excellence for the Roberts Creek Cabin and the 2014 AIA Portland Citation Award for Interior Design for the Lubavitch Center of British Columbia. In 2013, ABC was ranked as one of the top 50 design firms in the U.S. by ARCHITECT Magazine (The ARCHITECT 50).

Plantiga

Every foot strike produces a wealth of actionable data. Record it. Read it. Review it. Measuring dynamic movement in-situ is what Plantiga is all about. Ground reaction force (GRF) produces some of the most critical data in understanding human biomechanics and the science of sport. Today, the only way to measure this gravity vector is by stepping, walking, running or jumping on a force plate in a human performance lab. That is is an expensive proposition. What happens in the lab does not translate well to real-world situations and game play - either on the court or in the field. Now, picture being able to capture, in real-time, this highly actionable data for each player, each practice, each game. The Tiga™ Platform provides a tool set for better decision making for players, coaches and the entire organization.

More than sports, this platform is applicable in healthcare, rehabilitation, logistics, biometrics and beyond.

3D - 360 VR Video

3DE

3DE is a ZEN 24/7 member and is able to utilize many services and business opportunities within the Hub and incubator. 3DE is a full services 3D and 360 Live Capture company
servicing film, media, TV, commercials, advertising, concert, theatre/stage, outdoor venues, movie trailers/teasers, documentary/nature/science, education, real estate and construction or corporate clients. There are endless opportunities for 3DE to apply its technology and production methods to reach the emerging market of the 360 world.Learn more about 3DE

Social Ads

Headquartered in Zen Launch Pad... ShoutExchange helps companies advertise in the diverse and highly interconnected world of social media through word of mouth advertising and influential content creation.

Shout Exchange

Shout Exchange uses proprietary business intelligence software and a personalized approach to provide customized campaigns that amplify brands to new levels. Their software allows advertisers to target the right influencers to achieve the greatest targeted reach and ROI at any budget. Social media influencers and content creators get opportunities to earn money advertising brands they love by creating and sharing amazing content.

Flexible displays

PCT Coatings

PCT Coatings

PCT’s goal is to identify new emerging technologies and develop practical material and process solutions that can have a real market implementation of not more than 16 months. The current primary focus is in the area of large area flex circuits, flexible packaging, thin film assemblies, film process development and flexible displays.